WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual

4. Wireless router features

This chapter provides setup examples of some frequently used router features. You can set up these features via your Web browser.

1) Choosing an appropriate operation mode

ASUS WL-500W Wireless Router supports three operation modes: home gateway, router, and access point. Click System Setup -> Operation mode to open the configuration page.

Home gateway mode is for home or SOHO users who

want to connect to their ISPs for Internet services. In this operation mode, NAT, WAN connection, Internet firewall functions are supported.

Router mode is for office use where multiple routers and switches co-exist. You can set up routing policies in this mode; however, NAT function is disabled.

Access point mode works when you setup WL-500W as a wireless bridge. In this mode, all Ethernet ports on WL-500W (4 LAN ports and 1 WAN port) are recognized as LAN ports. WAN connection, NAT, and Internet firewall functions are disabled in access point mode.

Select a proper mode which complies to your network scenario and press Apply button, and then you can continue to set up the advanced features for your

WL-500W.

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